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Which ion is essential for muscle contra...

Which ion is essential for muscle contraction ?

A

Na

B

K

C

Ca

D

Cl

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The correct Answer is:
C

Calcium is an essential element required for the contraction of muscles. Release of calcium ions from sarcoplasmic reticulum trigger the muscle contraction process. In fact, calcium ions and ATP, actin and myosin interact, forming actomysoin, which causes the muscles to contract.
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